In reviewing a proposal for a conditional sign permit, the Historic Preservation Board and Planning Commission shall consider whether the proposal meets the following design guidelines, which are in addition to the design criteria for all signs listed in Section 1147.07(d):
(Ord. 110-17. Passed 7-10-17.)
(a) Lettering should be large enough to be easily read but not overly large or out of scale with the building or site.
(b) The ratio between a message and its background should permit easy recognition of the message.
(c) The size, style, and location of a proposed sign should be appropriate to the site and use with which the sign is associated.
(d) A sign should complement the building with which it is associated, as well as adjacent buildings, by being designed and placed to enhance the architecture of the building.
(e) The color of a sign should be compatible with the color of the building facade with which it is associated. A sign should be designed with a minimum number, and harmonious use, of colors.
(f) A permanent window sign should be comprised of individual letters, logos or design elements that are not encompassed by a solid opaque background, so as not to obscure the view through the window with which the sign is associated.
(g) The size of the lettering and graphics on a projecting sign should be appropriate for viewing by pedestrians.
(h) A ground sign that provides a directory of occupants for a multi-occupant building should have simplicity of design, to compensate for the additional amount of information provided (i.e. utilize common elements such as the same background color, or other common elements, etc.).
(i) The area of a wall sign should not exceed eighty percent (80%) of the area of the frame of architectural space specifically intended for signage.
(j) A projecting sign that is comprised of multiple elements hanging from the same supports should be designed such that all such elements are compatible in size, shape, and color.
(k) Multiple signs associated with a single use should contain similar materials, colors, and design elements, regardless of sign type(s).
(l) An awning or canopy sign should be located on the valance of the awning or canopy.
(m) Temporary sidewalk signs shall be constructed of materials compatible with the permanent building signs. Plastic framing, white background dry erase boards and changeable letter tracks are discouraged.
(Ord. 109-14. Passed 6-23-14.)